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The Intersection of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability Posted by: Thomas Krise / September 5, 2014 September 5, 2014 PLU recently had the honor of hosting Dr. Carolyn Finney, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at the University of California-Berkeley and author of Black Faces, White Spaces, at our annual University Conference to kick off the new academic year.  She reminded us that we are inescapably interwoven with each other and with the Earth.  What we do

PLU academic programs restructured into four distinct colleges Posted by: Zach Powers / August 31, 2022 August 31, 2022 By Zach Powers ’10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsA long-planned academic restructure is being implemented that organizes Pacific Lutheran University’s academic programs into four colleges: the College of Health Professions; the College of Liberal Studies; the College of Natural Sciences; and the College of Professional Studies.“We’re very grateful to the faculty and staff all

Theatre & Dance Cancels the Spring Musical, Urinetown Posted by: Reesa Nelson / March 11, 2020 March 11, 2020 It is with a very heavy heart that we announce our production of Urinetown could not be rescheduled and, therefore, we are announcing its cancellation. No one could have anticipated the events leading up to this week, and the entire department recognizes how much hard work, passion and dedication went into this production. There will certainly be a period of grieving this loss. We wish

Theatre & Dance Cancels the Spring Musical, Urinetown Posted by: Reesa Nelson / March 11, 2020 March 11, 2020 It is with a very heavy heart that we announce our production of Urinetown could not be rescheduled and, therefore, we are announcing its cancellation. No one could have anticipated the events leading up to this week, and the entire department recognizes how much hard work, passion and dedication went into this production. There will certainly be a period of grieving this loss. We wish

The Value and Benefits of AACSB Accreditation Posted by: Julie Winters / December 17, 2019 Image: Reflections in the glass railing in the Morken Center at PLU on Friday, Sept. 7, 2012. (Photo/John Froschauer) December 17, 2019 What is Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) accreditation and why should you choose a business school with this accreditation? Simply put, AACSB accreditation is the benchmark of quality for business education across the globe.The

Thompson has led the creation of an annual Black History Month exhibit for the past three years. This year, Thompson and PLU alumna Aniya Pickett ’21 paid tribute to Black innovators, scientists, and inventors who uplifted Black excellence and resilience and paved the way for greater representation and freedom.  As a double major in studio arts and business with an emphasis in accounting, Thompson has been equally focused on making space: for artists, and for out-of-state students such as herself

interdisciplinary studies and adds a permanent mathematical modeling course that challenges students to use mathematic tools to solve real-world problems. “It is really awesome to pair with other science majors to give more math background to support those concepts,” said N. Justice, assistant professor of mathematics. “Such double majors will be set apart and stronger in the job market.” Due to its interdisciplinary nature, the applied mathematics major pairs well with other natural sciences majors such as

. During her junior year at Tacoma’s Stadium High School, Brown served as an intern with the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association only to realize that law wasn’t a great fit and decided to go to college without declaring a major. As an undergraduate student at University of Washington, Brown served as a tutor and was moved by the need for teachers that represented the students they were teaching. Realizing that she enjoyed tutoring, Brooke enrolled in PLU’s Master of Arts in Education program where she

Patterson’s experiences with homelessness, the founding of Next Chapter, and features footage from the Morgan Motel that Next Chapter has purchased and renovated. The students are proud of the work they’ve completed on this film and are excited to share it with a local audience. “It’s been a worthwhile experience learning Next Chapter’s story, and we’re eager to showcase the important work they’re doing in our community,” shared Ben Leschensky, one of the filmmakers. Production of the film was completed

October 22, 2012 Care for the world, service to mankind By Chris Albert Brian Bradshaw ’07 was walking down the stairs of his residence hall when he saw a young woman crying in the lobby. She had a bad day and it had destroyed her in that moment. Bradshaw was planning on going skiing that day. He stopped to talk to her and after listening said, “Come with me.” The young woman responded, “But you’re going skiing?” He said, “Yeah and you’re coming with me.” They spent the day on the slopes and